The intelligence-based operation, conducted between May 25 and 26, was launched following specific and actionable inputs provided by ATS Gujarat regarding suspected narcotics trafficking through the maritime route.
The exercise conducted on 14-15 November, included participation of local Search and Rescue Board (SAR) stakeholders and resource agencies of Odisha, viz., OSDMA, District Administration Officials, Ports, Customs, Indian Navy, Marine Police, Odisha Police, CISF, Departmental of Fisheries, Forest Department and District Medical Department.
The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination and collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen India’s overall SAR framework.
The contract for design and construction of 14 FPVs was concluded on 24 Jan 2024 with MDL.
The rescue operation which was launched on Monday concluded on Tuesday.
Six crew members of sinking cargo vessel MSV Salamath were rescued successfully by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently. The commercial vessel was carrying a mixed cargo of cement and construction materials.
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed an Indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure seawater desalination.
A total of 32 medals were presented for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, recognising the personnel's exemplary service, bravery, and dedication in often challenging and extreme conditions.
In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister lauded the ICG as a "formidable force" that excels in a wide range of vital areas, from maritime security and anti-smuggling operations to disaster response and environmental protection.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesia Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia - BAKAMLA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation for an additional three years.
